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I'm not sure who calculated the carbs for this recipe, but this is incorrect as per serving data. A single packet of Splenda, generic or brand-name, has 0 carbs. Perhaps it is for the entire recipe? IDK who would use only 1 teaspoon of real sugar per 3 Cups of tea, so it is not accurate to compare the two. Since 1 Cup of sugar has 200G of carbs, we should look at the data for 1 Cup of Splenda sugar equivalent. Let me think, 15 VS. 200…hmmm…This is a lovely recipe, and I like to use Earl Gray tea for the base. I use 5 packets of generic splenda per quart of tea, but you should us whatever taste best to you. And, if you are diabetic, truly no sugar is better than using real sugar in a drink, even only 1 teaspoon per quart. It hits your blood very fast, like drinking vodka in a red bull. Nasty, nasty…But tea with herbs like mint and lavender don't need additional sweetness if you prefer to not use artificial sweeteners. Happy drinking!

Gee, the carbs are almost the same for the Splenda versus the regular sugar. Thanks anonymous for that information. I also do not like using artificial chemicals in my body…pays to investigate everything.

I would not use Splenda, as the artificial sweeteners are more harmful to your body than using a teaspoon of regular sugar in an 8-ounce glass of tea. There is 4.2 grams of carbohydrates in one teaspoon of regular sugar, without the side effects of artificial sweeteners.